Which? calls for pensions dashboard move in Budget

Half of over 50s don't know value of their pension

Carmen Reichman
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Consumer group Which? has called for the introduction of a pensions dashboard in next week's Budget after it found almost half of over 50s do not know the value of their pension.

The organisation said it wants the government to use the Budget to announce plans for a pensions dashboard, so savers can see all their pension pots in one place, alongside their state pension forecast, with a clear timetable for its implementation. Research it conducted in January found many over-50s may not know enough about their pension to be able to make an informed decision about their retirement. Providers have backed the call, saying it would be a "major step forward" in helping people plan for their retirement. Which? found 47% of workers with a personal pension are not co...

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